The San Lorenzo Beach belongs to the administrative area of Manta and is very popular amongst surfers.
The Pachoche Wildlife Protection Area is located next to San Lorenzo in Manabi. The center comprises two areas, one marine and another terrestrial. These are known for their biodiversity . Monkies, tortoises, birds and diverse marine animals can be seen.
San Lorenzo can be reached from Manta in about 40 min. From the south, San Lorenzo and Pachoche can be reached from Puerto Lopez and Jipijapa, both with around one hour by car. There are some bus services but they are not frecuent.